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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS
$76,000 - $160,500Starting MSRP
Black
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
16 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
Body Type
SUV
Seatings
4 Seats
Overview
The Mercedes Benz GLS is offered with one of two engines. The Base GLS 450 4Matic comes with a 3.0L, 362 horsepower 6-cylinder engine sending power to all-four wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission. In addition, a mild hybrid system is...
What’s new in the 2021 model?
A new AMG GLS 63 has been added to the lineup otherwise the GLS carries over with minimal changes for 2021.
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Specs
EPA Classification: Standard SUV 4WD
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8
Displacement: 4.0 L/243
Fuel System: Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 550 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 538 @ 2500
Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: 421
Trans Type: 9
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 5.35
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 3.24
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 2.25
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.64
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.21
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Reverse Ratio (:1): 4.80
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.27
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1): 0.86
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.72
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 15
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 19
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 6085
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Front Tire Order Code: R02
Rear Tire Order Code: R02
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: P285/45YR22
Rear Tire Size: P325/40YR22
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 22 X 9.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 22 X 11.5
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 41
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 23.8
Wheelbase (in): 123.4
Length, Overall (in): 204.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 79.9
Height, Overall (in): 72.4
Track Width, Front (in): 66.9
Track Width, Rear (in): 67.8
Liftover Height (in): 33
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in): 37.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in): 37.8
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 41.7
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 19.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³): 18.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³): 18.4
Passenger Capacity: 4
Front Head Room (in): 42.5
Front Leg Room (in): 40.3
Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.3
Second Head Room (in): 40.2
Second Leg Room (in): 43.4
Second Shoulder Room (in): 56.1
Vehicle Name: Mercedes-Benz GLS
Body Style: 4MATIC
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 11.0
Pricing
This model has 4 different trims.
MSRP
$160,500
Invoice
$150,870
Description
4.0 L/243, 550 @ 6000, Automatic w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 4 different trims.
City
15 MPG
Hwy
19 MPG
Combined
16 MPG
Description
4.0 L/243, 550 @ 6000, Automatic w/OD
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